Aye Tea Elle, the elevated tapas and craft cocktail spot in historic downtown College Park, will close its doors on Sept. 6, according to an announcement from co-owner Jovan Dais.
The restaurant, located at 3755 College St. has operated as a vibe dining lounge offering small plates, seafood, and creative cocktails near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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It features a full commercial kitchen, two bars, two outdoor entertainment areas, seating for 75–100 guests, an active liquor license, and a tobacco license.
In an Instagram reel posted Saturday, owner Jovan Dais wrote: “One dream is ending… but another could be just beginning. We’ve laughed, cried, celebrated, argued with vendors, survived inflation, egg prices, chicken wing prices, and people asking for ranch with everything… Closing Doors Sept 6th. Now it’s someone else’s turn.”
With him was restaurant partner, Scott Corbin.
The owners are marketing the space as a ready-to-go opportunity for a new operator interested in a restaurant, lounge, cigar bar, or event venue. “Skip years of construction, permitting, and build-out.
Walk in with your vision and make it your own,” the post stated. Interested parties can inquire via the restaurant’s website (ayeteaelle.com/dream-restaurant) or email info@ayeteaelle.com. Serious inquiries only.
Aye Tea Elle, whose name is a play on “ATL,” has been a popular destination on Atlanta’s south side for date nights, celebrations, and gatherings. It’s also been one of the best places to eat in College Park.
Guests frequently praised its ambiance, dishes such as lamb lollipops, fried lobster bites, jumbo lump crab cakes, and smoked cocktails.
It is a 21-and-up establishment known for private events and parties. Comments on the announcement referenced roughly six years of operation and shared memories of good food, happy hours, and community.
College Park sits less than eight miles southwest of downtown Atlanta and just minutes from the airport. The closure adds to a series of restaurant transitions across metro Atlanta amid ongoing industry pressures.
The space remains available for bookings and service until the final day. For more information or to inquire about taking over the location, visit the restaurant’s website or contact the owners directly.
Up the street, East Point continues to be a place with plentiful things to do, see and eat! If you like that part of town, don’t sleep on College Park either.
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